Don't joggle my elbow, Missy; I was pro-libertarian before libertarian was kewl. Think of me as Billy Mac from Steve Miller's "Take The Money And Run"; I make my livin' off other people's taxes, but I ain't gonna let 'em escape justice.

If I could figure out a way to do it without using citizens' taxes, I would. Trust me.

But I was FURIOUS at the Raich v. Ashcroft SCOTUS ruling-- there are places that the Fed needs not to meddle. Subsidies (like Wickard) are one. Provide for the "social welfare," sure. But not through subsidies. And don't claim "interstate comerce"; it's specious.